Stories of the Danube is a symphony by Joe Zawinul, which was commissioned by the Brucknerhaus, Linz. It was first performed as part of the Linzer Klangwolke (a large-scale open-air broadcast event), for the opening of the 1993 Bruckner Festival in Linz, on September 12. In its seven movements (plus a finale), the symphony traces the course of the Danube from Donaueschingen through various countries ending at the Black Sea.
The symphony was recorded as a studio album by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by , at Dukla Radio Studio, Brno, in November 1995 and Music Room, New York City, in February 1996.[2]
Track listing[]
"Beginning:In the depths of the forest a spring wells up: A river is born" – 5:49
"Mountain Waters:Waterfalls of melted snow cascade into the young river" – 3:30
"Empire:An impression of life in the reign of emperor Franz Joseph at the turn of the century" – 11:22
"Intro" – 3:52
"Gypsy:History of a free people without a home" – 7:35
"Voice of the Danube:On the riverbed, an imposing rock watches History" – 5:53
"Unknown Soldier:A stream of blood and violence: The Second World War" – 5:52
